Rachel serves as Academic Advisor to students in all three PhD programs. This includes:

• Supports matriculation and provides guidance on issues concerning student success
• Student engagement and community
• Collaborates on recruiting efforts and admissions
• Point of contact for all UT Graduate School and Academic policy

Rachel is currently completing a Master’s in Higher Education Administration in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee. She earned her B.A. in English from Kennesaw State University.